Kevin Bratcher

Kevin D. Bratcher
Member of the
Louisville Metro Council
from the 22nd district
Assumed office
January 6, 2025
Preceded byRobin Engel
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 29th district
In office
January 1, 1997  January 1, 2025
Preceded byDave Stengel
Succeeded byChris Lewis
Personal details
Born (1961-04-17) April 17, 1961
Louisville, Kentucky
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Louisville, Kentucky
Alma materLouisville Technical Institute
Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University
Webster University
CommitteesElections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (Chair)
Judiciary
Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations
State Government
Websitekevinbratcher.com
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Years of service1985–1991

Kevin Dale Bratcher (born April 17, 1961) is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1997 to 2025. In 2016, Bratcher became the first Republican House Majority Whip in Kentucky history.

Bratcher did not seek reelection to the Kentucky House in 2024, and instead ran for the 22nd district seat on the Louisville Metro Council.

Kevin's cousin, Steve Bratcher, is currently a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from Kentucky's 25th House district.